Description of Presentation

Is homework an ongoing battle in your house? Does your child’s homework cause you stress? Do you wish your child would complete homework without you having to supervise? Join Terri McNeely as she provides tips to help parents reduce the daily stress of homework and end homework battles. McNeely will suggest ways to help your child make the best use of his or her time and learn effective organizational techniques. This talk is targeted at elementary and preteen students.

CFK Resources

• Homework Battles Handout
• Learning Disabilities Pinterest Board

Books (Mindful Parenting)

• "Mindful Parenting: Simple and Powerful Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today's Hectic World," K. Race (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected," S. Stiffelman (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "At Wit's End: A Parent's Guide to Ending the Struggle, Tears and Turmoil of Learning Disabilities," J. Stowell (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive," M. Bertin, MD and A. Tuckman, PsyD (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child," S. Shapiro, PhD and C. White, MD (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Really Matters," C. Naumburg (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate," S. Greenland (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)

Books (Intelligence and Disabilities)

• "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future," D. Pink (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs," C. Vatterott (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Help Kids Reach Their Potential," P. Dawson, EdD, and R. Guare, PhD (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from The Frontiers of Brain Science," N. Doidge, MD (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind," D. Siegel and T. Bryson (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)
• "You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences," T. Armstrong, PhD (Library Partners | Amazon Smile)